Chase County Historical Museum & Library

05/21/2026

FUNDRAISER. Thank you to LaNae Workman for donating this gorgeous quilt to be raffled off on July 30, 2026. Her mother, LaVonne Bocook Workman, did all the cross-stitch work as a gift for LaNae in 1976. Raffle tickets cost $2.00 each! Tickets are available at the museum or from board members. Don't miss out on owning this gorgeous quilt and helping to raise funds for the Chase County Historical Society.

05/21/2026

This month's edition of KANSAS! Magazine features an article on the plane crash in Bazaar, KS., that ended the lives of 8 people, including the famous football coach for the Notre Dame Irish, Knute Rockne. The Chase County Historical Society museum includes a display of artifacts related to Coach Rockne, the plane crash, and a Rockne Studebaker 65 series car.

05/13/2026

We are excited to announce that we have been accepted to participate in the Emporia Area Match Day 2026 event! The event will be held on November 16, 2026. Thank you to Emporia Community Foundation for selecting our organization! "Community in Motion", watch for the great changes coming to the Chase County Historical Society!

05/02/2026

Here until 6:00pm! Come out to Arvonia, KS., and celebrate the Welsh heritage and check out our community table.

04/17/2026

The OLD Soldier-Settler

03/31/2026

Remembering Knute Rockne on the anniversary date, 3-31-2026, of his death from a plane crash in Chase County, Kansas.

03/05/2026

Chase County Historical Society Quarterly 2026 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/052e0bd0f797/0d65r7adlv

02/19/2026

Guess who is turning 125?!?! Strong City Opera House! The festivities start on Saturday, April 18th! More information to come!

02/14/2026

CSCO flags available for sale!

Double sided, 3 foot x 5 foot, and only $40.00 plus tax
(Shipping available upon request at additional cost).

02/05/2026